About K Group Companies
K Group Companies is a locally owned and operated master integrator headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with a proud history dating back to 1980. We support customers across the United States by delivering innovative, high-quality technology solutions across managed IT, physical security, and integrated services.
As a third-generation, family-owned business, we’ve built our reputation on long-term relationships, trusted expertise, and a commitment to doing things the right way for our customers and for each other.
We believe great work happens when people feel connected to their purpose, their team, and their growth.
Why K Group Companies?
At K Group Companies, culture is built on long-standing relationships, both with our customers and with each other.
Our team is made up of people who take pride in solving problems, supporting one another, and delivering work that reflects the standards we’ve built our reputation on. Whether it’s designing secure environments for customers, supporting critical IT infrastructure, or collaborating across teams, we operate as one organization working toward shared success.
We also believe work should be fulfilling and enjoyable. From friendly gaming competitions in our Team Zone arcade to grabbing lunch together in the community, we value connection and teamwork just as much as technical excellence.
What you can expect here:
We believe we are better together, and that belief shows up in everything we do.
Work Authorization Requirement: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. This position does not offer employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. This role is 100% onsite in Grand Rapids, Michigan. No third-party recruiters, agencies, or C2C arrangements.
Role Overview
The AI Automation Engineer is a core technical delivery resource within K Group’s AI and Automation practice. Working alongside the AI Enablement Team and practice leadership, this role leads the design, build, and ongoing optimization of AI-powered solutions for both internal operations and external client engagements. The engineer translates scoped strategy into production-grade systems, contributes to internal adoption efforts, and helps build the repeatable frameworks that allow the practice to scale.
This is a builder role first. The ideal candidate thrives on turning complex business requirements into working, measurable systems — and takes pride in delivering solutions that are practical, responsible, and built to last.
Core Responsibilities
Automation & Workflow Engineering
Client Delivery & Engagement Support
Enablement & Adoption
What Success Looks Like — Year One
To be defined collaboratively with leadership. Initial indicators may include:
Experience & Qualifications
Reporting & Structure
Reports to: Director of Engineering
Team: AI Enablement Team
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Based on 7,503 disclosed Software salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $157K/year, with most offers between $123K and $198K (10th–90th percentile: $101K–$235K).
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